How severe is CVE-2021-39032?

CVE-2021-39032 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-39032 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-39032?

CVE-2021-39032 affects Ibm Sterling Gentran. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39032?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-39032 published?

CVE-2021-39032 was published on 2022-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-39032

CVE-2021-39032 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling Gentran with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-532.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Ibm Sterling Gentran
Published: 2022-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Sterling Gentran:Server for Microsoft Windows 5.3 stores potentially sensitive information in log files that could be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 213962.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-39032?: IBM Sterling Gentran:Server for Microsoft Windows 5.3 stores potentially sensitive information in log files that could be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 213962.
How severe is CVE-2021-39032?: CVE-2021-39032 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-39032 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-39032?: CVE-2021-39032 affects Ibm Sterling Gentran. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39032?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-39032 published?: CVE-2021-39032 was published on 2022-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_gentran:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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